Stetson University hosting NCAA baseball regional for first time

Florida has been without ace pitcher Brady Singer the last two weeks, though, as he rests an injured hamstring.

North Carolina, NC State and East Carolina will all open up the NCAA Tournament Friday night with home matchups.

Up next, the Cards will find out their NCAA Baseball Tournament draw on Monday, May 28th at noon on ESPNU.

Mendoza's game-winning hit capped off a day in which he went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs; he also walked twice.

NC State, the No. 16 national seed, welcomes Auburn, Northeastern and Army West Point to Raleigh.

The Tigers have an 39-21 overall record and an 18-17 mark against SEC opponents (if you include the conference tournament and nonconference win over Alabama in Montgomery) against the eighth-toughest schedule in the nation this season.

Most projections have Arkansas as a top-eight national seed, which means it would also host a super regional - something it has only done in 2004 and 2015 - if it gets through the regional round. They sat No. 13 in RPI at the conclusion of Sunday's conference title games.

On Friday morning, the Florida State basketball program announced FSU forward Phil Cofer had been granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA after missing time during his sophomore campaign to injury.

The Corvallis Regional was the final region to be unveiled on the selection show.

Trump administration has cut deal with China's ZTE, says sourceMay 28, 2018 - 02:30
The company said in a statement on May 10 that due to the crackdown, "the major operating activities of the company have ceased". US intelligence officials think ZTE poses a USA security threat because its products could be used for spying or cyberattacks.

Quiz: Name The Championship Playoff Final Winners Since 1992/93May 28, 2018 - 02:16
Fulham secured promotion to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory in their Championship play-off final against Aston Villa . Despite their superior experience, Aston Villa succumbed to defeat. "We score a goal and today we get a red card".

Death suspected from West Virginia hepatitis A outbreakMay 28, 2018 - 01:31
Eight food establishments in Kanawha, Putnam, and Cabell counties have had a food service worker diagnosed with hepatitis A. The illness caused by this virus can be prevented with a vaccination, of either the hepatitis A or immune globulin shot.

Mohamed Salah could still play in World CupMay 27, 2018 - 16:00
Our achievement tonight is the most important thing - we have to congratulate the players because it's not at all easy to do this. Taking the blame: Loris Karius has accepted responsibility for Liverpool's defeat by Real Madrid.

P.E.I. woman hopes to help end Ireland's abortion banMay 27, 2018 - 15:59
The Eighth Amendment to its constitution , passed in 1983, gave "the unborn" and mothers an equal right to life. Cheers erupted every time partial results were shown on two big screens transmitting the latest television news.

Astronaut and moonwalker Alan Bean dies at 86May 27, 2018 - 15:57
Former US astronaut Alan Bean , who was the fourth man to walk on the Moon, has died in Texas aged 86, his family has said . Four years after Apollo 12, Bean commanded the second crew to live and work on board the Skylab orbital workshop.

Korea: North's Kim Still Committed to SummitMay 27, 2018 - 15:49
He added that if "it would be a great thing" if they were "successful in the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula". But even though he was confident of Kim's intentions, Moon admitted that difficulties likely lie ahead.

Subtropical Storm Alberto could be a rainmaker, but not for TexasMay 26, 2018 - 07:41
Per NHC , an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is scheduled to investigate the disturbance Friday afternoon, if necessary. The weather service noted that those totals could climb higher - even double - given the slow movement of Alberto so far.

Hawaii Volcano Eruptions Enter 4th WeekMay 26, 2018 - 07:07
The Kilauea volcano has opened more than 20 vents in the ground that have released lava , sulfur dioxide and steam. Several fissures, or cracks in the ground, are pumping out lava that's threatening a local geothermal plant.

Ireland backs changing abortion laws, exit poll saysMay 26, 2018 - 06:55
Yes campaigners were last night confident they have won over enough support to secure victory in today's divisive vote. The official referendum vote count isn't expected to be completed until Saturday afternoon local time .